It Takes a Village…. To Buy a House
Purchasing a home is a complex process which involves a group of people with a different prospective. In order for the home buying process to go smoothly it requires all parties involved to work as a team. Communication and respect for each individual’s area of expertise is the core to having a successful and enjoyable real estate transaction. In the metro Atlanta area it is common for a real estate transaction to include the following people:
- Buyer – A ready, willing and able individual who knows the specific criteria for the home they wish to purchase.
- Seller – A ready, willing and able individual who knows the history of the home or property they wish to sell.
- Buyer’s Agent – A real estate professional which represents and assists a Buyer in the purchase of a home.
- Seller’s Agent – A real estate professional which represents a Seller in marketing and selling their home or property.
- Mortgage Lender – A mortgage professional which assists a Buyer determine their ability to obtain a mortgage and assists them in securing a mortgage for the purchase of a home.
- Home Inspector – An individual whose expertise is determining the condition of a property a Buyer wishes to purchase.
- Appraiser – An individual whose expertise is determining the value of a property a Buyer wishes to purchase, financed by a mortgage.
- Closing Attorney – An attorney who performs several functions including: A. Researching the title of a property a Buyer wishes to purchase to make sure clear and marketable title is obtainable B. Represents the Lender at closing by presenting the mortgage documents for signature. C. Dispersing all funds according to the Lender’s instruction and the real estate contract.
The list above is just a baseline for the people who may be involved in the average real estate transaction in the metro Atlanta area. Based on the complexity of your purchase there may be more or less. In some cases those listed above maybe working with a team who you may encounter at some point.
If you are interested in purchasing a home in the metro Atlanta area and need a real estate professional guide you through the process please contact me via email at Stacey@MetroATLRealEstate.com or call me at (678)523-1621. You may also visit my website: www.MetroATLRealEstate.com.
My team focuses on: Alpharetta, Atlanta, College Park, Douglasville, Dunwoody, East Point, Fairburn, Fayetteville, Hiram, Marietta, Peachtree City, Powder Springs, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Smyrna and Union City.
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